UPDATED: Baby Found in Plastic Bag in Barry County
By
Emily Rittman
Story Created:
Mar 24, 2008
Story Updated:
Mar 26, 2008
Barry County investigators say a 16-year-old girl placed her baby in a plastic bag then hid it in her closet. The infant girl was found dead just one day after she was born.
Investigators say it all started in Bentonville, Arkansas. A doctor was treating the teen for a miscarriage. The doctor saw signs that a child was born alive. He called local investigators in Barry County who got permission to search the home.
Sheriff Mick Epperly says, “I've had some officers go home and hug their babies." He says it’s rare a case can bring almost an entire sheriff's department to tears. Sheriff Epperly says, “There were tears in everyone's eyes at the crime scene."
Another father of three, Jimmie Main, lives down the street from the crime scene. He's holding his daughters a little closer after KSPR told him the news. Main says, “I think of my own daughter she's 17." Investigators say the 16-year-old girl who lived down the street from Main had a secret. Sheriff Epperly says, “She did know she was possibly pregnant."
Investigators say instead of calling an ambulance, the teen gave birth in her mobile home. Epperly says, “The baby was hidden in a closet it was also in a plastic bag." The girl finally told investigators where to find the baby after her doctor called Barry County officials with suspicions. Epperly says, “The doctor said I believe this juvenile has had a baby."
Investigators are questioning the teen's family and friends. Epperly says, “The baby had breathed some but we don't know the exact cause of death."
Investigators don't think family members knew even though the teen's sister helped her clean up a mess. Epperly says, “The sister mentioned seeing a bag and that she didn't see it again." He says the case isn't closed until investigators know exactly how the baby died and who knew she existed.
Investigators say they don't know much about the baby's father. The teen's future is also unclear. If charged, she could face second degree murder. A judge would decide if she will be tried as an adult or a juvenile.
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Sunday, Mar 30 at 4:16 PM Courtney wrote ...
I grew up with this girl.I had her stay at my house and I stayed at hers.Why would a girl who is against abortion kill her own baby?!I know she did not do this on purpose.No one knows what exactly what happened or what was on her mind not even me.All these things you are hearing is PROPAGANDA!They only want to tell you what YOU want to hear.This girl was good in school..she had great friends...and a great family.So do not judge her on what you hear.You have no idea what was going on.That's It!
Flag for moderationFriday, Mar 28 at 11:31 PM Wildcat wrote ...
This young lady made several choices. She chose to have unprotected sex, she chose not to tell her mother or anyone else that could have helped her make informed decisions, she chose to put her living baby in a trash bag & stick her in the closet, she then chose not to tell anyone that the baby was in the closet until it was too late. I'm not judging her. Those are the facts. She may be a nice girl but that doesn't excuse the murdering of her child. Missouri is a safe haven state.
Flag for moderationFriday, Mar 28 at 11:50 AM Amanda wrote ...
Getting on an internet site and complaining about something is really adult. It sounds like something my 6 yr old son would do. We can't change what happened. I was 16 and pregnant and made a good choice. She was sixteen and pregnant and made a bad one, I have made plenty of bad decisions, haven't you? Show me one person who has never made a bad decision. Do I believe she should be punished? You Bet. If she is adult enough to make an adult decision she can pay an adult price!
Flag for moderationFriday, Mar 28 at 10:08 AM Me wrote ...
Ok I read all the comments and you are all right. We shouldn't judge her because that is not our place, but we are intitled to our opinions and no matter if she knew or did not know what she did was wrong! If there were bad circumstances surrounding the pregnancy it still doesn.t make killing it ok. There are plenty of people who would have loved to take the baby. It was no fault of the baby that it was born and yet it got the worst punishment. The girl should have to face what she did.
Flag for moderationThursday, Mar 27 at 10:07 AM R of D wrote ...
My daughter delivered her baby during her 3rd hour class at school. We did not know she was pregnant, she didn't show, nor did she gain weight. When the school called me at work she had already delivered a 6 lb 3 oz. baby girl. She was born at 42 weeks. She was scared to tell us, she was only 14 years old at the time. The baby had problems breathing and stayed in the hospital for the first 29 days of her live, but she is our little miracle. She is now 3 years old now.
Flag for moderationThursday, Mar 27 at 7:06 AM Bronze wrote ...
My daughter hid a pregnancy from me when she was 16. She told me that she was pregnant when she was in labor and delivered my grandson 30 minutes later. When I asked why she did not tell me sooner, she said she didn't want to disappoint me. I fully believe the mom didn't know and wasn't told for what ever reason. This is a tragedy and while thew girl must face what she did, there must be some compassion for all concerned.
Flag for moderationWednesday, Mar 26 at 11:08 PM LMLB wrote ...
If the Mother was so wonderful, why did neither of the 2 girls feel they could tell her about the pregnancy? Why was at least one having unprotected sex so freely? Where is the baby's father? The girls father? Is there more than is being told? You don't get stories like this without a problem earlier. The parents have some explaining to do. I'd like to see a DNA test on the fetal remains. To a childhood sex abuse survivor, this smells badly like and "inside" job.
Flag for moderationWednesday, Mar 26 at 10:42 PM blame it on WalMart wrote ...
"Investigators say instead of calling an ambulance, the teen gave birth in her mobile home." I know this is going to catch hell, but smells like socioeconomics may have played a part. Education and Love are the only things that will prevent this from happening in a community. There was something terribly missing in this child's life. Her parents, shool, and by-golly, her church should all share in the responsibility. Ick.
Flag for moderationWednesday, Mar 26 at 10:28 PM RN from Vegas wrote ...
To 6:05 PM unconcerned-- you "claim" to be a Pathologist. Clearly you are not. At the moment of the first breath the alveoli (the air sacks in the lungs) inflate for the first time. There are also profound changes during the switch from fetal to neonatal circulation. These changes are readily identified by a real pathologist.
Flag for moderationWednesday, Mar 26 at 5:53 PM Dee wrote ...
Just reading this story and feel sorry for all involved. I have 5 children of my own and would give my life for them all. I cannot imagine not knowing that you are pregnant, forget the missed periods--what about all of the movement? Parents need to communicate more with their children, and kids need to learn to take responsibility for their actions. Families need to learn to work together to solve problems, good or bad. Children should not be afraid to talk to their parents!!
Flag for moderationWednesday, Mar 26 at 5:35 PM someone from seligman... wrote ...
I believe that you can hear the story that they police tell and the one that everyone thinks happened... but you will never know her story! You don't know her and you don't know her circumstances... Instead of talking bad about this poor girl you need to pray for her! I know what she did may be wrong but were not God to judge her!
Flag for moderationWednesday, Mar 26 at 4:55 PM AR wrote ...
I WOULD NOT DO THAT SHE SHOULD BE IN JAIL.IF SHE DINDINT WANT THE BABY SHE SHOULD OF TAKEN IT TO A SAFE HAVEN.
Flag for moderationWednesday, Mar 26 at 4:20 PM KeishaV. wrote ...
I was a teen mother(15)but I accepted my responsibilities and had my son which he is 17years old now, its sad and unfortunate for this young lady she should have got help @ school they do have teen clinics that you can reach out to or a teacher she didn't have to be alone. Now a baby is dead and she has to pay for what she has done. We need to keep putting out the word of adoption to these teens and 30day safe law for them to drop off the baby @ a hospital we need to educate our kids.
Flag for moderationWednesday, Mar 26 at 3:59 PM lveenduresall wrote ...
This young girl may not have had anyone around to tell her, "whatever the situation, come talk to me." That is what young people need, an outlet so they can talk without being judge. I have two girls and I let them know that whatever it is, come and talk to me. She may have been scared. Please stop saying that I have so many kids and would have never thought about what this child did. If you are young and may not have caring people around you, you do not know what you might do.
Flag for moderationWednesday, Mar 26 at 3:24 PM Shay wrote ...
To all the people saying "everyone doesn't think/react the same way"... you're right. RATIONAL, CARING, HUMANE people don't even consider for one SECOND placing their newborn baby in plastic bags and putting them in a closet. Some of these comments are from ppl who know the girl and her family and they believe the girl's mother would have been upset but still would have taken care of the baby. So to say that she was afraid, is just not a reason her actions should be taken lightly or excused.
Flag for moderationWednesday, Mar 26 at 3:13 PM Ignorance wrote ...
It's a shame that there is so much ignorance out there. Even at 16, one should know the difference between right and wrong. If she was 38 and the same thing happened, would there be as much sympathy? Murder is murder.
Flag for moderationWednesday, Mar 26 at 3:07 PM Nicole wrote ...
This girl, a child herself, should be tried as an adult and charged with first degree murder. She knowingly, willingly, and with premeditation placed this baby in a plastic bag with the intention of ending his or her life. How any humane person could do such a heinous act is beyond me. It does not matter if you are 16 or 60 nor does it matter the financial position you are in, purposely killing a living, breathing, and viable person is murder.
Flag for moderationWednesday, Mar 26 at 2:36 PM Looby wrote ...
The girl is old enough to know right from wrong. She committed a crime and should be punished accordingly. What would we be saying as a society if we allowed her to remain free from punishment for murder? We would simply condone several other young females to do the same. It takes a conscious effort to take a child, put it in the bag, and plac it in your closet. No excuse..its murder.
Flag for moderationWednesday, Mar 26 at 2:30 PM LH wrote ...
How could anyone defend this girl. I understand that being pregnant at 16 is rough. How she hid the pregnancy for 9 months is beyond me, but to throw the baby in a bag after it is born and breathing is disgusting. What about putting the baby up for adoption? There are plenty of people in this world that can't have children and now this baby is dead because of an ignorant teenager that cares for no one but herself. I hope she faces charges. She should know better.
Flag for moderationWednesday, Mar 26 at 2:08 PM greg wrote ...
my wife and i have been trying for years to have a baby, and then i read about things of this nature in the news...being an adopted child myself, i am a big advocate of adoption. this is pretty much what happened with me, my mother was 16 and didnt want me, but she went through the proper channels to give me up...everytime i read things like this i thank god that i was "given another chance" so to speak.
Flag for moderationWednesday, Mar 26 at 2:05 PM Missy wrote ...
I do not feel sorry for this girl since she chose adult actions to have sex and not accept responsibility for the consequences of her actions. I'm 36 and don't have any children because I protect myself to never allow myself to have been in such a situation. She needs to pay for her actions.
Flag for moderationWednesday, Mar 26 at 1:01 PM mother wrote ...
Um,how is that not murder? I don't care if she didn't know she was pregnant. I don't care if she did know. I don't care if she's 16. I don't care if she's 46. She hid a baby in a plastic bag in the closet. How is that not murder?
Flag for moderationWednesday, Mar 26 at 11:53 AM CT wrote ...
It doesn't matter if you could tell or not that she was pregnant-that is not an issue-the bottom line is there were options available no matter how scared she was-talking to another family member, preacher, someone at school, etc. And she could have had an abortion or given the child up for adoption. No matter if you think she is a nice girl or not, this was wrong. We don't know if the baby was born dead or alive, so that will determine her fate. At 16 you know right from wrong. She was WRONG.
Flag for moderationWednesday, Mar 26 at 9:50 AM CONCERN wrote ...
NO ONE HAS THE RIGHT TO JUDGE WHAT SHE DID. EVERYONE CAN SAY WHAT THEY WOULD OR WOULDN'T HAVE DONE IN THIS SITUATION BUT NO ONE KNOWS WHAT SHE WENT THROUGH THAT GOT HER PREGNANT IN THE FIRST PLACE EVERY SITUATION IS DIFFERENT.
Flag for moderationWednesday, Mar 26 at 9:49 AM Cassy wrote ...
Wow, I am in school right now and am supposed to be working on my essay with the topic of Euthanasia, and then I came across this. I am 16 as well and I would definitely not want to be in her position, 16-and pregnant. But I do believe that as people have said, the results should have been different. She should have not "played god" and decided when to end her childs life. I feel bad for that baby who died in a plastic bag-and in a closet. She should be tried for murder and as an adult.
Flag for moderationWednesday, Mar 26 at 5:33 AM jm wrote ...
first off, the 1st 6 months she might not have known but are you people going to tell me when she was 7 or 8 months along and an elbow or a knee was poking out she didn't know??? i have had 6 kids i got pregnant at 16 and ran away to another state with no family, no help, or support but murder never crossed my mind-NEVER. scared or not can you really tell me she has even a little bit of a heart after looking into the face of a newborn child and being able to shove the baby in a bag like trash
Flag for moderationWednesday, Mar 26 at 4:01 AM brownbear wrote ...
I am not convinced, but just for the arguements sake- she may not have known, but YOU DON'T PUT A BABY IN A PLASTIC BAG, SEAL IT UP, AND HIDE IT!! WTF! That is just plain and simple cruel and inhumane! Nothing more, nothing less!
Flag for moderationWednesday, Mar 26 at 3:08 AM Ang of Cleveland Ohio wrote ...
I was 21 when I gave birth to my daughter, I was quite thin, and you COULD NOT TELL that I was pregnant. My girl was a normal birth weight, 6 lb 9 oz. I had a friend in college who was in a bikini 2 weeks before she had her son, a 7 lb 4 oz baby. YOU COULD NOT TELL she was pregnant, and she was TINY. The mother of this girl deserves our thoughts and prayers, not your petty condemnation! She lost her daughter and her grandbaby. Her heart must be breaking. YOU should be ashamed of judging her!
Flag for moderationWednesday, Mar 26 at 1:08 AM Nicole in California wrote ...
I am a mother of 5. I had a baby at 17. I was single and pregnant and alone. My family knew nothing until I confided in them when I was almost 4 months pregnant. Their support influenced my decision to keep my son. I could have kept my pregnancy a secret and murdered my child. That is the worst thing I could have done. My son is my joy.
Flag for moderationWednesday, Mar 26 at 12:35 AM nicole wrote ...
you know i was a single mother. Being preganant and alone is scary, but choosing to kill your baby is the wrong thing to do. You grow to love your baby when it is growing inside of you. Her choice to murder her baby was wrong in every way. Her family would have accepted the baby no matter what
Flag for moderationTuesday, Mar 25 at 10:02 PM LV wrote ...
Well, my mother had no clue I was pregnant until I told her, and I was 5 months pregnant when I told her. No one at my job realized I was pregnant until I actually mentioned it to them. I was still wearing the same size clothes at that time, so yea it is possible the parents didn't know. It doesn't excuse the actions of the teen, but an unplanned pregnancy can be pretty terrifying, no matter what the age. I pray for the girl, the baby, and her family.
Flag for moderationTuesday, Mar 25 at 8:09 PM Sam wrote ...
First, im 19 and im 5 and half months pregnant. I was TERRIFIED to tell my mother when i found i was pregnant, at 2 months. It doesnt matter, if she thought she could or could not tell her parents, there are OTHER courses of action that could have been taken so that this little girl that was born could have had a life. I think this is sick, and should never happen! But unfortunately it happens all to often these days. She is old enough to know the difference between right and wrong!!!
Flag for moderationTuesday, Mar 25 at 7:19 PM teenmother wrote ...
I was a teen mother and I know it is scary and I'm sure she is still scared. We should probably try and focus on how to help this family through this situation and how to prevent it from happening again. I'm not excusing her actions and a life was lost here and I think we as a society need to take these situations to heart and try to prevent it.
Flag for moderationTuesday, Mar 25 at 6:52 PM Bonnie wrote ...
Dear angry posters - Pray for the child whose life was lost. Pray for the family of this child, including the mother. In a single day, this family lost a grandchild they were unaware of and a daughter who may be going to jail. Can you imagine their heartache? Their sense of failure as a parent? Their guilt, even if they did everything right? This family needs your prayers more than your anger and accusations of poor parenting.
Flag for moderationTuesday, Mar 25 at 6:27 PM parkay wrote ...
The baby girl was born alive, no help summoned. This was murder.
Flag for moderationTuesday, Mar 25 at 6:25 PM WHATEVER wrote ...
FIRST ALL EVERYONE IS SAYING WHAT THEY DONE OR WOULD HAVE DONE. EVERYBODY DONT THINK ALIKE. YOU DONT KNOW WHAT THIS YOUNG GIRL WAS THINKING OR GOING THRU. ITS A SAD STORY INDEED BUT SHE IS A CHILD HERSELF. EVERYONE ONE MAKES MISTAKES. SHE PROBABLY WAS AFRAID TO TALK TO HER MOTHER WHICH EVERY CHILD SHOULD BE ABLE TO TELL THERE PARENTS ANYTHING, BUT YOU HAVE SOME PARENTS THAT IS NOT UNDERSTANDING. I HAVE TWO BOYS NO GIRLS (THANK GOD) BUT I WAS 16 WHEN I GOT PREGNANT IM 28 NOW.
Flag for moderationTuesday, Mar 25 at 6:05 PM unconcerned wrote ...
so one makes a mistake maybe she did know maybe she didnt i am a pathologist there is no conclusive proof that that child breathed before it was dead or not as the lungs oxygenate even in the womb thats suposition not fact that the baby was alive maybe you can people can quit bieng haters and think of what goes through ones mind cuase not one of you think alike
Flag for moderationTuesday, Mar 25 at 5:21 PM Renee wrote ...
Life is a bleesing, There are so many woman today who will never have the chance to experience pregnancy and give birth to a child. But here is this selfish little girl who has taken that from some one who will not be able to have a child of there own. I have had three pregnencies and have never gained that much weight but everyone else around me knew, it was only (obvious). one of my three kids were murdered and just like the man who took my 8 month old child's life, she needs to be locked up.
Flag for moderationTuesday, Mar 25 at 4:26 PM chelsie from joplin wrote ...
First of all, I am 17 years old, and 8 monthes pregnant, and I don't care what ANYONE says, this is NOT RIGHT. It doesn't matter if your family would disown you for being pregnant. You have to deal with the situation, and if she is responsible enough to have sex, she should take the responsibility of having the baby. She knew if she didn't want it, she could have had an abortion, or went to the hospital and gave it up for adoption. I have no sympathy for her. A baby girl's life was stolen!
Flag for moderationTuesday, Mar 25 at 4:18 PM K wrote ...
You all don't know her! She wouldn't do a thing like this just because she was scared, and didn't want anyone to know! You're making her sound like a killer, someone who would do this just because. She is a very kind person, and all of you, who say she was trying to hide it, She WAS afraid, maybe she didn't know, or, it was still born, no one can be 100% positive!
Flag for moderationTuesday, Mar 25 at 4:00 PM DRJAN4186@AOL.COM wrote ...
This is the exact reason that parents must talk to their teens about sex and what can happen if precaucion aren't used. And shame on the parents for not getting more active in their own child's life. My mother worked four jobs to support us but she knew where we were and who we hung aroung with and talked to us about sex so stuff like this wouldn't happen.
Flag for moderationTuesday, Mar 25 at 2:51 PM AJ wrote ...
I was one of those "teens" that hid their pregnancy. I had convinced myself that I would start my cycle next week, then the next week. My mother did not know I was pregnant until I was forced to tell her after I saw my OB. I was 6 months pregnant. I went to my father's college graduation one week before I gave birth--my whole family did not know. They could not tell, BUT I gave my son up for adoption. I understand what she was going through, but the result should have been different....
Flag for moderationTuesday, Mar 25 at 2:29 PM Stacy from NH wrote ...
So sad. I have a one year old and couldn't imagine harming her in any way. How can you not know you are pregnant-she is a liar and needs to be charged as an adult and be put in jail for MURDER. I feel so bad for the baby.. suffocating to death in a plastic bag. I hope they investigate further and throw her in jail. She is a poor excuse for life. NO matter how young, or old, you are, there is always another option when it comes to babies. Stop thinking of yourself for once girl and GROW UP
Flag for moderationTuesday, Mar 25 at 2:13 PM Amber wrote ...
You shouldnt judge what you dont know!!
Flag for moderationTuesday, Mar 25 at 1:50 PM Hunter wrote ...
I'm at school right now and our assignment is to write a summary of a story.I choose this story because as i get older and have kids I want to let them know that if you are ever pregnant to let me kno.DON'T KEEP IT A SECRET!
Flag for moderationTuesday, Mar 25 at 1:43 PM Alexis wrote ...
WOW.this really touched me! I thought this was bad of what the teen did.She should of told someone about her pregnacy evn if it hurt.If she would of did this the baby would still be alived to this day.
Flag for moderationTuesday, Mar 25 at 1:16 PM Kiki wrote ...
It is very tragic. She should have left the baby at a fire station or hospital as the law allows. Too bad she was unable to confide in a mature adult to help her. Let's not judge and try to help a teen as a mentor. Too many teachers and ministers are guilty of harming our children and teens. Those of us who are not criminally minded should step up and help in schools and churches to assist young adults. It's a sad situation!
Flag for moderationTuesday, Mar 25 at 12:54 PM mattia wrote ...
I couldn't wait to embrace my child once he was born...I got up off the table to do just that, at 14.5 years old. My family taught me the value of human beings... And in all fairness; my long time friend somehow managed to carry her babies in a way that no one could tell she was with child...and she's not heavy. so sad, this story; yet it happens more than it's reported...
Flag for moderationTuesday, Mar 25 at 11:58 AM L From Texas wrote ...
While we dont really know the true facts as to what happend and who knew... Just because a girl is pregnant that doesnt mean she knew. My sister was pregnant and carried the baby full term and up untill the second day before she had the baby is when she actually found out that she was pregnant. Her periods were never regular as the same with me so she didnt think anything of it when a month would go by and it didnt come plus they could not determine what the sex was because she gained no weight
Flag for moderationTuesday, Mar 25 at 11:00 AM KLA wrote ...
To T of Seligman: I don't know this girl but I do know her mother. This child should and will be punished harshly. Your comments regarding her mother are very judgmental and unfair. Her mother is a kind,caring person who loves her children and has done her best to instill morals and values in them. Ultimately it is up to the child to take these lessons with them. Believe me, this family is devastated, your comments only add to their despair. I pray you never find yourself in a similar situation
Flag for moderationTuesday, Mar 25 at 9:51 AM S.M FROM INDIANAPOLIS wrote ...
I think she knew she was pregnant,and was scared to tell her parents.Her teen sister knew about her being prenant,I am sure she told her of her pregnacy.I myself have 3 children and I had my first child when I was only 15 years old.so there is no excuss to treat that baby like she did. It is so sad to see young teen mothers discard of a baby as though they are not human.Life starts from the mere being that they are disposing of.I hope that other teen mothers learn from her mistake.
Flag for moderationTuesday, Mar 25 at 9:30 AM Cassi wrote ...
Finding out that you are expecting, no matter what your age, is certainly a terrifying moment, however, with so very many people out in the world desperate for a child of their own, why couldn't she have given it up for adoption or left it at a church or somewhere that someone would have found it and given the baby a good home?
Flag for moderationTuesday, Mar 25 at 9:20 AM Stacey wrote ...
I agree with PM T there is no way that a mother should not be able to notice that her daughter carried a baby to full term and not notice that she was pregnant, and much help that is out there for young mothers this should not have been a option. We have to pray and keep are families close so things like this do not become the norm.
Flag for moderationTuesday, Mar 25 at 8:31 AM TEXAS wrote ...
I guess that Its a good thing none of ya'll know this young lady. But her mother is a great mother who's been a single parent who's ALLWAYS been their for her children. The choices your young alduts make DON'T always reflict what the parents teach them. Don't judge what you DON'T know. With love, TT
Flag for moderationTuesday, Mar 25 at 8:18 AM stefania wrote ...
Its about time we teach our kids to not have sex more then we do, worry more about this then stupid movies and electronics. this world is out of control! its a living hell and it just keeps getting worse all this killing is crazy! we need to rise up and change! change the way we think do and feel. we are killing ourselves and our earth. there is no excuse. change people change
Flag for moderationTuesday, Mar 25 at 2:22 AM brownbear wrote ...
This is so sad and disturbing. I honestly believe these girls who do this know they are pregnant and are just too scared to do anything about it. You can not tell me that going without a period for months on end and feeling the baby move can be ignored by these girls. They should be tried for murder, sorry, but it's the hard truth. Maybe if the demise of girls like this was publicized then others would get help with their unwanted pregnancy. There are people out there who would love to adopt.
Flag for moderationTuesday, Mar 25 at 12:25 AM J of seligman wrote ...
Being a girl who's gone to school with her for the last six months,and being friends w/ her siblings I can honestly say This was one of the single most unexpected things from her. No one knew she was pregnant she didnt really gain any weight, so she hid it easily..She didnt even know herself, and while i agree that this is beyond sick and unnerving, her mother and father had no clue..none of us did..i wish one of wouldve been able to stop it however..
Flag for moderationMonday, Mar 24 at 10:34 PM K. from Milwaukee wrote ...
My parents brought my brothers and I up knowing that no matter what the situation, we could always come to them and they would help us through it. To have girls so lost that they take the life of their own flesh and blood breaks my heart. I can't understand feeling so alone or afraid that I couldn't come to my family and I would end up doing something like this. Now, being a mother myself, I have instilled in my kids the same my parents did for me. My heart breaks for the baby and the girl.
Flag for moderationMonday, Mar 24 at 10:17 PM T. Evans wrote ...
I believe that you yourself know that you are pregnant, you just have a feeling ya know. I think that the parents had to know or atleast suspect there is something going on. You can't hide that for 9 months, I'm sorry. I just hope in this horrific crime that it will wake ALOT of us up and give hope to those who need it. I'm certainly willing to talk to teens and help them out when they feel that they have lost their way and feel as if they need to turn to someone outside of their family.
Flag for moderationMonday, Mar 24 at 8:55 PM T.of Seligman wrote ...
It is sickening to think someone could put their baby in a trash bag like a piece of garbage.I have 3 kids & I was young when I had them & that never crossed my mind with any of them.You also can't tell a mother wouldn't know their daughter was pregnant if she paid any attention at all.Its just a really sad & it affects the whole community.
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